These days, you probably want to file your taxes as early as possible to prevent identity thieves from filing a false return in your name — but that requires you to have the necessary forms in hand, including W-2 forms.

These days, you probably want to file your taxes as early as possible to prevent identity thieves from filing a false return in your name — but that requires you to have the necessary forms in hand, including W-2 forms.

The case of a Minnesota woman accused of setting fires on a college campus last month in a self-professed act of jihad raises questions about whether law enforcement could have done more to stop her.More >>

The case of a Minnesota woman accused of setting fires on a college campus last month in a self-professed act of jihad raises questions about whether law enforcement could have done more to stop her.More >>

Students with their whole lives ahead of them and the teachers who tried to protect them were among the 17 people killed when a gunman opened fire with an AR-15 at a large high school in south Florida.More >>

Students with their whole lives ahead of them and the teachers who tried to protect them were among the 17 people killed when a gunman opened fire with an AR-15 at a large high school in south Florida.More >>

The mass shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 people dead has sparked calls for walkouts, sit-ins and other actions on school campuses nationwide aimed at pushing lawmakers to pass tougher gun laws.

The mass shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 people dead has sparked calls for walkouts, sit-ins and other actions on school campuses nationwide aimed at pushing lawmakers to pass tougher gun laws.

Marie Louise Moriau Walton turned 100 years old on Feb. 17, 2018 and is celebrating with 150 family and friends. (SOURCE: WECT)

Marie Louise Moriau Walton turned 100 years old on Feb. 17, 2018 and is celebrating with 150 family and friends. “I think having a sense of humor is the main thing that kept me going all this time,” said Walton. “And of course, my children have helped me a lot, and I hope they have a sense of humor for the rest of their lives.”

Marie Louise Moriau Walton turned 100 years old on Feb. 17, 2018 and is celebrating with 150 family and friends. “I think having a sense of humor is the main thing that kept me going all this time,” said Walton. “And of course, my children have helped me a lot, and I hope they have a sense of humor for the rest of their lives.”

Spokeswoman Jennifer Dandron with the Wilmington Police Department said police responded to a shots fired call just before 8 p.m. Friday in the 1300 block of Buckingham Avenue. One victim was grazed by a bullet and the other is in surgery for a gunshot wound.

Spokeswoman Jennifer Dandron with the Wilmington Police Department said police responded to a shots fired call just before 8 p.m. Friday in the 1300 block of Buckingham Avenue. One victim was grazed by a bullet and the other is in surgery for a gunshot wound.

The beach renourishment project has been completed every four years since the 1980’s to restore sand lost to erosion from severe weather, like hurricanes. (SOURCE: WECT)

A $10 million dollar beach renourishment project is slated to be completed by the end of March along the coastline in Wrightsville Beach. Working in 1,000-foot sections, construction crews are closing off the beach in segments to pump sand and water through metal pipes. The sand is then flattened out by bulldozers.

A $10 million dollar beach renourishment project is slated to be completed by the end of March along the coastline in Wrightsville Beach. Working in 1,000-foot sections, construction crews are closing off the beach in segments to pump sand and water through metal pipes. The sand is then flattened out by bulldozers.

The teenager who shot up his former high school in Florida on Wednesday had previously been expelled from school, which sparked conversation from students and educators at UNCW on Thursday night regarding social justice.

The teenager who shot up his former high school in Florida on Wednesday had previously been expelled from school, which sparked conversation from students and educators at UNCW on Thursday night regarding social justice.

According to a Wednesday afternoon joint press release from the sheriff's office and Brunswick County Schools, rumors of threats to North Brunswick High School and Leland Middle School have been circulating during the past week. Law enforcement investigated and determined the threats to be baseless.

According to a Wednesday afternoon joint press release from the sheriff's office and Brunswick County Schools, rumors of threats to North Brunswick High School and Leland Middle School have been circulating during the past week. Law enforcement investigated and determined the threats to be baseless.

New Hanover County School leaders said Thursday that they have a student safety protocol in place that involves communication at all levels. (Source: WECT)

In the wake of the Parkland, Florida shooting, parents want to know how school systems are protecting their children. New Hanover County School leaders said Thursday that they have a student safety protocol in place that involves communication at all levels.

In the wake of the Parkland, Florida shooting, parents want to know how school systems are protecting their children. New Hanover County School leaders said Thursday that they have a student safety protocol in place that involves communication at all levels.

You wonder when Ms. Pat sleeps. She does, of course, but between a busy career in stand-up comedy and raising a house full of kids with her husband, Garrett, some contemplation about whether Ms. Pat -- real name Patricia Williams -- gets enough sleep is understandable.

You wonder when Ms. Pat sleeps. She does, of course, but between a busy career in stand-up comedy and raising a house full of kids with her husband, Garrett, some contemplation about whether Ms. Pat -- real name Patricia Williams -- gets enough sleep is understandable.

It’s been three years since Dr. Ted Spring abruptly resigned his position as president from Cape Fear Community College. The fallout from his departure cost the college a great deal of money, and WECT continues to learn more about the magnitude of those expenses.

It’s been three years since Dr. Ted Spring abruptly resigned his position as president from Cape Fear Community College. The fallout from his departure cost the college a great deal of money, and WECT continues to learn more about the magnitude of those expenses.

The New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees has updated its travel policy following an active 2 years of travel by some trustees. A WECT Investigative Team request found that 16 trustees had spent about $76,000 traveling to various conferences in the last 20 months.

The New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees has updated its travel policy following an active 2 years of travel by some trustees. A WECT Investigative Team request found that 16 trustees had spent about $76,000 traveling to various conferences in the last 20 months.

A post-mishap assessment of the aircraft, which was fully recovered on June 17, 2016, showed significant damage to the entire airframe and engine, which was attributed to the high-speed water entry impact. (Source: USMC)

While on a May 6, 2016 low-altitude training mission off the coast of Wrightsville Beach, the pilot of a Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier jet heard three distinct “thumps.” Moments later, he learned his engine had failed catastrophically, causing his aircraft to plummet into the Atlantic Ocean.

While on a May 6, 2016 low-altitude training mission off the coast of Wrightsville Beach, the pilot of a Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier jet heard three distinct “thumps.” Moments later, he learned his engine had failed catastrophically, causing his aircraft to plummet into the Atlantic Ocean.

Military veteran Kevin Dunaway served in the army for 26 years, and today he works as a high school honors chemistry teacher. He’s proud of his role as a former soldier, father, and teacher, but admits he struggled with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Military veteran Kevin Dunaway served in the army for 26 years, and today he works as a high school honors chemistry teacher. He’s proud of his role as a former soldier, father, and teacher, but admits he struggled with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

It’s a problem facing a growing number of people who went to college: staggering student loan debt. A Wilmington woman has reached her wits’ end, trying to pay off nearly $200,000 in student loan debt with a $38,000 salary.

It’s a problem facing a growing number of people who went to college: staggering student loan debt. A Wilmington woman has reached her wits’ end, trying to pay off nearly $200,000 in student loan debt with a $38,000 salary.

The City of Wilmington is being sued by a man who spent 28 years behind bars for a murder he has always maintained he did not commit. Johnny Small’s conviction was overturned last year, after a key witnesses from the 1988 murder of Pamela Dreher recanted his testimony.

The City of Wilmington is being sued by a man who spent 28 years behind bars for a murder he has always maintained he did not commit. Johnny Small’s conviction was overturned last year, after a key witnesses from the 1988 murder of Pamela Dreher recanted his testimony.

The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a former town manager for Bladenboro. Delane Jackson was forced to resign in 2013, and now the town mayor is raising questions about what happened to hundreds of thousands of dollars the town spent when Jackson was in charge.

The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a former town manager for Bladenboro. Delane Jackson was forced to resign in 2013, and now the town mayor is raising questions about what happened to hundreds of thousands of dollars the town spent when Jackson was in charge.

The Town of Oak Island intends to keep more detailed closed session meeting minutes after a recent WECT investigation, although the town attorney says they will need to be heavily redacted should they cover personnel issues, which are often the subject of closed session meetings.

The Town of Oak Island intends to keep more detailed closed session meeting minutes after a recent WECT investigation, although the town attorney says they will need to be heavily redacted should they cover personnel issues, which are often the subject of closed session meetings.

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